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LuvAllBags · Jul 8th, 2009, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by kmh1190

Odeb those are just freakin' gorgeous!

LUV-my conservative, under the radar bag is a black leather Kate Spade. I've had it for years-I think the style is "Wellesley Quinn". Kinda your typical classic Kate Spade with the two short handles, rectangular body. Fortunately, I don't need to use it much!

Yes, I need something like that. I'll investigate KS. I really don't want to spend more than $300 and I know I won't use it much. I'm kind of preppy-ish, but not overly conservative if that makes sense. I like the edge of the Tano bags, so I just didn't realize until recently that I need a plain black bag to be around for things like interviews. With my industry, it all depends. I work somewhere extremely casual now, as it's a creative agency environment. As long as a client's not in that day, I could practically wear my PJs and no one would notice. But, I'm now interviewing for corporate-world jobs again, and while I'll carry whatever I want once I get in there, I need to be more careful in the interviews! I hate to say it, but I know women interviewers judge accessories. It's in our nature to notice other women's purses and shoes!

Odebdo · Jul 9th, 2009, 02:32 PM

Ok...my package from the 3 day online BE sale came today...

Here is what was in it...

BE I'm Yours in petrol with a matching petrol Angel Purse

Voodoo · Jul 9th, 2009, 02:35 PM

^^OMG Ode, they are beautiful!!!!!!!!!

And I love how these pics are being taken from the back of a car like it's a covert operation

lovebaseball · Jul 9th, 2009, 04:45 PM

Your new BE is soooo pretty! What a great looking bag Odeb

Odebdo · Jul 9th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Voodoo

^^OMG Ode, they are beautiful!!!!!!!!!

And I love how these pics are being taken from the back of a car like it's a covert operation

It was a covert operation...operation bag porn! LOL!

Thanks guys...I do love the BE petrol color...and this bag is cool with the side zips (which are decoration only!) feels comfy on the shoulder...very nice...

Celts20 · Jul 9th, 2009, 05:37 PM

Love the color!

Joan (who has no clue what BE stands for but thinks the bag is gorgeous anyway)

Odebdo · Jul 9th, 2009, 05:40 PM

BE is Belen Echandia, a brand here on tpf that is made in Italy by a company in the UK, and thanks!

Sybaryte · Jul 9th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Luv - Based upon your style and your budget, I would recommend a bag from Hayden Harnett that happens to be on sale right now. It's the Conrad...marked down from $450 to $183. If you're going to carry a bag to interviews, I think a shoulder bag is key. You want to have both hands free - one for holding resume or other documents, etc. and one for shaking hands.

HH charges for shipping but there are free returns and you can return sale items as long as they're not marked down 75% or more.

Photo from the HH website:

http://haydenharnett.com/index.cgi?a...%3Dbigbangsale

kmh1190 · Jul 9th, 2009, 09:12 PM

Odeb, I love your "I'm Yours"! I like how the corners are protected by those strips on the bottom!

LuvAllBags · Jul 9th, 2009, 09:22 PM

Odeb!!! That is stunning! I absolutely love it. The color and leather are incredible. I have been going to BE's site and stalking all the bags. I really like this one.

Thanks Syb! I really like that. I'm going to check it out. I agree - shoulder bag is key. Hands must be free to shake with others, carry portfolio, etc.

TygerKitty · Jul 10th, 2009, 12:04 AM

Odeb......wooooooow weeeeeeeeeeeee that's one heckuva lovely BE!!!

LuvAllBags · Jul 10th, 2009, 04:08 PM

Realized I forgot to post Botkier Trigger photos. I will do that this weekend. I've decided it's way too big for any kind of everyday purse use (and I LOVE large bags), but it will serve me extremely well as a 2nd travel carryon. I think that will be its purpose. Photos soon!

LuvAllBags · Jul 11th, 2009, 10:40 PM

Hobo International Bess Clutch in Rouge (dark red). Vintage leather, which has some sheen (not as much as appears in the photo) and veining. Goldtone hardware.Khaki fabric lining with a large zip pocket, two larger slip pockets, and six card slots. Lining is a bit darker than photo shows. Clutch measures about 9.5" wide x 5.5" tall. There's a loop on the back to slip your hand through, or you can hold it from the top. Very cute and great price at $29! Here's the front...

LuvAllBags · Jul 11th, 2009, 10:41 PM

Here's the back...

LuvAllBags · Jul 11th, 2009, 10:42 PM

Here's the lining!

Jul 9th, 2009, 02:32 PM	#1637
Odebdo Not another bag??? Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Land of Labradors! Posts: 4,624	Ok...my package from the 3 day online BE sale came today... Here is what was in it... BE I'm Yours in petrol with a matching petrol Angel Purse
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Jul 9th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#1638
Voodoo Total Tano-itis Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Hockey-gasm Posts: 16,017	^^OMG Ode, they are beautiful!!!!!!!!! And I love how these pics are being taken from the back of a car like it's a covert operation
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Jul 9th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#1642
Odebdo Not another bag??? Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Land of Labradors! Posts: 4,624	BE is Belen Echandia, a brand here on tpf that is made in Italy by a company in the UK, and thanks!
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Jul 9th, 2009, 09:12 PM	#1644
kmh1190 Purse crazed Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Northern California/Central Valley Posts: 4,132	Odeb, I love your "I'm Yours"! I like how the corners are protected by those strips on the bottom!
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Jul 9th, 2009, 09:22 PM	#1645
LuvAllBags Dr. Enabler is in. Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,002	Odeb!!! That is stunning! I absolutely love it. The color and leather are incredible. I have been going to BE's site and stalking all the bags. I really like this one. Thanks Syb! I really like that. I'm going to check it out. I agree - shoulder bag is key. Hands must be free to shake with others, carry portfolio, etc.
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Jul 9th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#1639
lovebaseball Member Joined: Jun 2008 Location: east coast Posts: 1,185	Your new BE is soooo pretty! What a great looking bag Odeb

Jul 9th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#1641
Celts20 Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 757	Love the color! Joan (who has no clue what BE stands for but thinks the bag is gorgeous anyway)

Jul 10th, 2009, 12:04 AM	#1646
TygerKitty ~~ addicted ~~ Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 12,244	Odeb......wooooooow weeeeeeeeeeeee that's one heckuva lovely BE!!!
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Jul 10th, 2009, 04:08 PM	#1647
LuvAllBags Dr. Enabler is in. Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,002	Realized I forgot to post Botkier Trigger photos. I will do that this weekend. I've decided it's way too big for any kind of everyday purse use (and I LOVE large bags), but it will serve me extremely well as a 2nd travel carryon. I think that will be its purpose. Photos soon!
	__________________ Springtime in Paris...Spring 2010, that is!

Jul 11th, 2009, 10:40 PM	#1648
LuvAllBags Dr. Enabler is in. Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,002	Hobo International Bess Clutch in Rouge (dark red). Vintage leather, which has some sheen (not as much as appears in the photo) and veining. Goldtone hardware.Khaki fabric lining with a large zip pocket, two larger slip pockets, and six card slots. Lining is a bit darker than photo shows. Clutch measures about 9.5" wide x 5.5" tall. There's a loop on the back to slip your hand through, or you can hold it from the top. Very cute and great price at $29! Here's the front...
	__________________ Springtime in Paris...Spring 2010, that is!

Jul 11th, 2009, 10:41 PM	#1649
LuvAllBags Dr. Enabler is in. Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,002	Here's the back...
	__________________ Springtime in Paris...Spring 2010, that is!

Jul 11th, 2009, 10:42 PM	#1650
LuvAllBags Dr. Enabler is in. Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,002	Here's the lining!
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